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Distance from Rooidraai to Stad

Rooidraai to Stad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,535.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Rooidraai → Stad
Road distance
1,535.4 km
954.1 mi • 828.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,169.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 16 min
Return: 34 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,570.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,582.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,863.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,886.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,391.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,407.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,777.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,808.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,462.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,483.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,970.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,011.23
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Stad
12.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.8°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,535.4 km 17 hrs 16 min
Start Rooidraai
Finish Stad
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    30.8 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.3 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    115.8 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  11. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    59.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive
    1.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Milton Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Cambridge Street
    0.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Halt Road
    0.4 km
  24. Continue make a U-turn onto Halt Road
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Boston Avenue
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Riverton Crescent
    0.7 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto De Maas Road
    0.5 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sakabula Circle
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Princess Elizabeth Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.1 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Princess Margaret Street
    0.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Calvinia Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Grens Street
    0.3 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
767.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 38 min • 8 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rooidraai → Stad
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Stad, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rooidraai → Stad
Rooidraai Origin postcode
Not available
Stad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,163.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,242.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,259.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stad → Rooidraai
Rooidraai ↔ Stad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rooidraai -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint
767.6 km
Total: 1,535.4 km
Midpoint 767.6 km
1,535.4 km 17 hrs 16 min
Destination Stad -33.91480, 18.54865

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,535.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,070.8 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 767.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint -30.71135, 25.10175
End -33.91480, 18.54865
Destination services

Available in Stad

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Stad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Stad
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Stad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Stad
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stad
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Stad
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Stad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Rooidraai from Stad? +
Rooidraai is about 1,535.4 km from Stad by road.
How long does it take from Rooidraai to Stad? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rooidraai to Stad in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Rooidraai to Stad? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Rooidraai to Stad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,570.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,582.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,863.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,886.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rooidraai to Stad? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Rooidraai To Stad
Bethlehem
From Rooidraai To Stad
: Bloemfontein
From Rooidraai To Stad
: Cape Town
From Rooidraai To Stad
Airport
From Rooidraai To Stad
Riverton Crescent
From Rooidraai To Stad
Sakabula Circle
From Rooidraai To Stad

Route Locations

Start area
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stad, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,163.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,242.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,259.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,296.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,356.9 km

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